Lets up to five states combine federal funds for antipoverty programs to help people find jobs.
This bill would create a pilot program allowing up to five states to combine federal funding from various antipoverty programs into "Upward Mobility Grants." These grants would give states more flexibility to design programs that help people get jobs, increase earnings, and reduce reliance on assistance. The goal is to streamline services and reduce "benefit cliffs," where a small increase in earnings can lead to a sudden loss of aid.
Today, federal antipoverty programs often have separate funding streams and rules, which can be complex for states and recipients. If this bill becomes law, up to five states would be able to combine funds from many of these programs and design their own rules, aiming to help people gain employment and reduce reliance on assistance. This would allow states to tailor programs more closely to their residents' needs while maintaining core protections.
HR 6949 · 119th Congress · January 6, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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